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+## SWGalaga
+
+Star wars galaga game using godot4.
+
+Made for fun, and to learn godot. plez no sue.
+
+**Controls**
+
+W/A/S/D for movement
+Space to shoot
+E to launch missiles (don't lock so more like rockets)
+
+overall goal will be to add a few levels tied to a world map.
+currently only have one enemy and one level up type
+
+##todo:
+- [x] Finish Y-Wing Art
+- [ ] Import Y-Wing & get turret working
+- [ ] Power up 2 (shield)
+- [ ] locate sounds
+- [ ] World Map
+- [ ] Work on Boss fight
+- [ ] Level 1 and boss fight